Maths

Maths Statement of Intent

At St Leonard’s our intent is to provide the children with an exciting, interactive maths curriculum. We aim to inspire them to reach their potential and to develop their confidence as mathematicians. Through our curriculum, we allow the children to explore and experience maths in different situations allowing them to apply their knowledge and problem-solving skills to real problems. We aim that all pupils:

Are introduced to mathematical concepts, skills and thinking strategies, essential for everyday life.
Become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics so that they develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately.
Can solve a variety of problems by applying their mathematical knowledge with increasing sophistication, including in unfamiliar contexts, and to model real-life scenarios.
Can reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry and develop and present a justification, argument or proof using mathematical language.

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Priorities for 2025 - 26

To strengthen the structure of maths lessons to effectively support pupils’ understanding and retention of key mathematical concepts.
To strengthen pupils’ recall of multiplication and division facts across the school and to develop arithmetic fluency and procedural knowledge throughout Key Stage 2
To continue to strengthen the use of assessment data in mathematics to effectively inform planning, teaching and targeted support.
To increase pupil engagement and enjoyment in mathematics through the use of stimulating lessons, real-life contexts, and varied learning experiences.

Maths Curriculum

Mathematics at our school is taught daily through a rich and varied curriculum designed to develop deep understanding, confidence and enjoyment of the subject. Our teaching incorporates a wide range of approaches, including teacher‑pupil dialogue, peer discussion, practical activities, group tasks, independent learning, and opportunities to practise key skills. Investigative work is also a core element, enabling pupils to apply their knowledge in meaningful and challenging contexts.

Each lesson begins with dedicated time for pupils to complete their fix‑it tasks, where they revisit and correct any misconceptions from the previous day’s learning. This is followed by a mental maths activity or a focused set of core skills designed to strengthen fluency and number sense.

Our lesson design follows the STAR approach—See It, Try It, Apply It, Reason—which supports pupils in developing a deeper conceptual understanding. This structure encourages children to explore new concepts, practise them in guided and independent contexts, and articulate their reasoning with increasing confidence.

We use White Rose Maths as the foundation of our mastery-based curriculum. This ensures that learning is carefully sequenced, builds progressively over time, and offers all pupils the opportunity to achieve mastery through small, coherent steps. The White Rose approach promotes fluency, problem‑solving and reasoning, enabling every pupil to secure strong mathematical foundations.